Category Archives: Substance Abuse

The Voice of Addiction

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dean Sunseri

Our battle against the disease of alcoholism is an uphill battle.  With the many good programs, support groups and prevention services, the statistics are still staggering: About 14 million people in the US are addicted to alcohol and millions of … Continue reading →

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The Latest Statistics on Alcohol Use in the United States

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Alcohol use in the United States is an epidemic problem, and these are the latest statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Alcohol Use • Slightly more than half of Americans aged 12 or older reported being … Continue reading →

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What are the Symptoms of an Alcohol Problem?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Question: What Are the Symptoms of an Alcohol Problem? Answer: Certain behaviors are known to be possible early signs of an alcohol problem. These include any established pattern of drinking, such as heavy regular alcohol consumption and/or frequent intoxication, which … Continue reading →

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20 Questions about Alcohol Addiction

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

The short quiz is commonly referred to as “The 20 Questions” and the original, developed by researchers in the addiction field, has been adjusted many times over the years to include all mood-altering substances and prescription medications. As a quick … Continue reading →

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What is an Intervention?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Intervention means to interfere in the affairs of another person in order to bring about a positive change.  The common use today in the mental health field is to interfere in life of a person who is in a self-destructive … Continue reading →

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